Load index
In addition to the load-bearing index, the load
inde
xmay also be imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire. This specifie sthe load-bearing
capacity more precisely.
Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air-
conditioning system and optional equipment
if these are installed in the vehicle, but does
not include passengers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum tire load is the maximum
permissible weight in kilograms or lbs for
which a tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one
tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated
by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle
by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
As tandard uni tofmeasure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold. Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
R
if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has been driven for less than
1 mile (1.6 km).
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
performance brakes, level control, a roof rack
or a high-performance battery, are not
included in the curb weight and the weight of
the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire. 420
All about wheels and tiresWheels and tires
Models with: 0002
Opening
height 0003
Maximum
headroom Steel
suspension
86.4 in
(2195 mm) 78.2 in
(1987 mm) AIRMATIC
package
84.3 in -
87.2 in
(2140 mm - 2215 mm) 76.0 in -
79.0 in
(1931 mm - 2006 mm) ON&OFFROAD
package 84.3 in -
88.4 in
(2140 mm - 2245 mm) 76.0 in -
80.2 in
(1931 mm - 2036 mm) 0002
Opening
height 0003
Maximum
headroom AMG vehicles
84.6 in -
87.0 in
(2148 mm - 2211 mm) 76.5 in -
78.9 in
(1943 mm - 2004 mm) All models (except for
AMG vehicles)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)
70.7 in
(1796 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package)
71.6 in
(1818 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)
72.8 in
(1848 mm) Minimum vehicle height
(highway driving level)
69.2 in
(1758 mm) Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm) All models (except for
AMG vehicles)
Maximum ground
clearance (steel
suspension)
8.0 in
(202 mm) Maximum ground
clearance (AIRMATIC
package)
10.0 in
(255 mm) Maximum ground
clearance (ON&OFFROAD
package)
11.2 in
(285 mm) Minimum ground
clearance
(AIRMATIC package)
(ON&OFFROAD package)
7.1 in
(180 mm) Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m) Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) Model Vehicle
length ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
189.1 in
(4804 mm) ML 550 4MATIC
190.5 in
(4839 mm) ML 63 AMG 4MATIC
Vehicle length
189.6 in
(4817 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
71.4 in
(1815 mm) Minimum vehicle height
69.0 in
(1752 mm) Vehicle data
453Technical data Z
ML 63 AMG 4MATIC
Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm) Maximum ground
clearance
9.2 in
(233 mm) Minimum ground
clearance
6.8 in
(172 mm) Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m) Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
0002
Fording depth Fording
depth Steel-sprung vehicles
20 in
(50 cm) Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package and
AMG vehicles Raised level 20 in
(50 cm) For more information about off-road fording,
see (Y
page 186). Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG
bodystyling)
0002 0003
Steel-sprung
vehicles
26° 25°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC
package
Highway level 23° 23°
Raised level 30° 28°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD
package
Highway level 23° 23°
Off-road level 1 26° 25°
Off-road level 2 30° 28°
Off-road level 3 31° 29°
AMG vehicles
Highway level (in
sports mode with
the AMG adaptive
suspension system
activated) 19° 21°
Raised level 23° 24°454
Vehicle data for off-road drivingTechnical data
